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A Practical Guide To Moving Back To College

"Mom, quit crying!"

Libby Gillies

Aug 01, 2016

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

A Practical Guide To Moving Back To College

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After being a student for two years now, I've learned what I need to actually bring to school with me. Some things I thought I absolutely had to bring with me (reading books) and I never touched them.

1. Brita Filter

2. A Planner

It’s good to write down everything you need to accomplish, like homework and plans! A planner definitely helps keeps you organized and have all your plans in one place!

3. Medicine and a First Aid Kit

4. ID - meaning, school ID!

5. Parking Pass

On my campus, you can't do or go anywhere without a parking pass and your ID.

6. (New) Clothes wink wink

7. Pillows, Blankets, and Stuffed Animals

They're good to cuddle with since you're off all on your own.

8. Sticky tack, thumb tacks, adhesive strips, nails, etc.-- whatever it takes to decorate your room and bathroom

9. Closet Organizers

These are game changers right here.

10. Trash Can

Freshman year, my roommates and I didn't have a trash can in our kitchen for about a month. Sophomore year, I bought one right away.

11. Laundry Hamper

Detergent and dryer sheets go along with this.

12. Kitchen Supplies

Bowl, plate, cups, fork, spoon, knife; the essentials to eat and drink with.

13. Towels

14. All Electronics and Cables

God forbid, you get to school without you cell phone charger!

15. Backpack/Book Bag

16. Own Printer

There have been multiple times where I needed to print last minute or the library is closed, so it's nice to have my own printer.

17. Television

Technically, you really don't need this, but it's definitely a good thing to have for TV shows or Netflix and Hulu. Good procrastination method for sure.

18. School Supplies and Textbooks

19. Comfy Shoes

You won't want to go to class at 9 a.m. in high heels

20. Alcohol – again wink wink

Some things are too obvious, like money. You can’t go to college or eat or anything with some cold hard cash. To all those freshman, enjoy your first year! It’ll be fun!

"Mom, I told you to quit crying. I have to come home for a doctor's appointment next week. Next week!"

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A Practical Guide To Moving Back To College

"Mom, quit crying!"

1. Brita Filter

2. A Planner

3. Medicine and a First Aid Kit

4. ID - meaning, school ID!

5. Parking Pass

6. (New) Clothes *wink wink*

7. Pillows, Blankets, and Stuffed Animals

8. Sticky tack, thumb tacks, adhesive strips, nails, etc.-- whatever it takes to decorate your room and bathroom

9. Closet Organizers

10. Trash Can

11. Laundry Hamper

12. Kitchen Supplies

13. Towels

14. All Electronics and Cables

15. Backpack/Book Bag

16. Own Printer

17. Television

18. School Supplies and Textbooks

19. Comfy Shoes

20. Alcohol – again *wink wink*

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12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

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